1 2
Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
3/7/24 4:07 p.m.
feature_image

Ever look at a Honda Accord and think, “That would be a lot better with a V8”? You apparently aren’t alone.

Built using a Pontiac GTO as a donor, this LS-powered Honda Accord features custom subframes front and rear, BC Racing coil-overs, brakes from an ’06 GTO, Holley Terminator system, a standalone ECU and a digital dash.

The seller also …

Read the rest of the story

Duke
Duke MegaDork
3/7/24 4:12 p.m.

That's outstanding.

 

Lof8 - Andy
Lof8 - Andy GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
3/7/24 4:17 p.m.

thats berkeleyin sick!  Looks very supra-ish.

Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
3/7/24 4:20 p.m.

In reply to Lof8 - Andy :

That's what looked so familiar. Thank you for pointing that out.

BA5
BA5 GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
3/7/24 4:39 p.m.

Why yes.  Yes I do need this.

Dootz
Dootz Reader
3/7/24 4:41 p.m.

I'm impressed by the amount of room left in the engine bay of an 80s FWD double-wishbone car

06HHR (Forum Supporter)
06HHR (Forum Supporter) SuperDork
3/7/24 4:46 p.m.

That's cool, i actually like it.  But I think i'd like the 06 GTO they cannibalized to build it better.  No aircon in Florida is a dealbreaker for me..laugh

RacetruckRon
RacetruckRon GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
3/7/24 4:46 p.m.

Built by a guy that goes by BodeVision on the Youtube machine, it's a nice build.  He's a pretty talented body and paint guy.

Datsun240ZGuy
Datsun240ZGuy MegaDork
3/7/24 5:54 p.m.

That's pretty cool - I like it 

brandonsmash
brandonsmash GRM+ Memberand Reader
3/7/24 7:49 p.m.

That first photo gives me serious early-'90s Mustang GT vibes. 

Tom_Spangler (Forum Supporter)
Tom_Spangler (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
3/7/24 8:13 p.m.

As a former owner of an Accord of that generation.... I have no words. It's amazing.

modernbeat
modernbeat Dork
3/8/24 10:14 a.m.

Does anyone know where that hood bump came from?

RacetruckRon
RacetruckRon GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
3/8/24 11:07 a.m.

In reply to modernbeat :

Toyota Tundra + fiberglass

MadScientistMatt
MadScientistMatt UltimaDork
3/8/24 12:22 p.m.

That's one LS swap I never expected to see, and really didn't expect it to fit as well as it did.

03Panther
03Panther PowerDork
3/8/24 12:27 p.m.

Hada few honda beaters back then , and a nice crx-si. Never liked that body Accord. Till 2 minutes ago!

Datsun240ZGuy
Datsun240ZGuy MegaDork
3/8/24 12:27 p.m.

In reply to RacetruckRon :

Get him in the horn - we need an article on this guy.  

RabidBullFrog
RabidBullFrog Reader
3/8/24 12:30 p.m.

In reply to modernbeat :

Nissan S12 200sx is what first came to mind.

 

https://japanesenostalgiccar.com/kidney-anyone-mint-nissan-200sx-turbo/

03Panther
03Panther PowerDork
3/8/24 12:37 p.m.
Datsun240ZGuy said:

Get him in the horn - we need an article on this guy.  

Is that (I assume) a typo, or have the young 'uns changed that phrase on my, also?angel

DavyZ
DavyZ New Reader
3/8/24 2:21 p.m.

I DEFINITELY need that!  Sweet ride!!

johndej
johndej SuperDork
3/8/24 2:33 p.m.

Love it!

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
3/9/24 11:49 a.m.
RabidBullFrog said:

In reply to modernbeat :

Nissan S12 200sx is what first came to mind.

 

https://japanesenostalgiccar.com/kidney-anyone-mint-nissan-200sx-turbo/

My brother had one–white over blue. No V6 or turbo, though. 

Datsun240ZGuy
Datsun240ZGuy MegaDork
3/9/24 11:56 a.m.
03Panther said:
Datsun240ZGuy said:

Get him in the horn - we need an article on this guy.  

Is that (I assume) a typo, or have the young 'uns changed that phrase on my, also?angel

No, it was right. It was back when all you had on your desk was a phone and a pad of paper.  

The secretary would be told to get him ON the horn or actually; get him ON the phone.  

 

bbbbRASS
bbbbRASS New Reader
3/9/24 12:05 p.m.

In reply to Datsun240ZGuy :

So ummmm, on not in then, yes?

bbbbRASS
bbbbRASS New Reader
3/9/24 12:07 p.m.

In reply to 06HHR (Forum Supporter) :

I would hope with the rise of electric HVAC systems we could add that in more often with engine swaps. Maybe even located in a sub-trunk area, with external cooling vent scoops!

wvumtnbkr
wvumtnbkr GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
3/9/24 2:00 p.m.
bbbbRASS said:

In reply to 06HHR (Forum Supporter) :

I would hope with the rise of electric HVAC systems we could add that in more often with engine swaps. Maybe even located in a sub-trunk area, with external cooling vent scoops!

I looked into this.  They need 24 or 48 volts to be effective.  12v just can't be made to work unless if was an absolutely tiny space.

1 2

You'll need to log in to post.

Our Preferred Partners
tvQ751VVhwXEKktsvhSh8v61cw63Fa0g4JCExSJmwARqZT0Xoz0usLhgEvMMbOQW